Width-adjustable storage module for cabinets
AssigneeOrnamental Products, LLC
InventorsMichael Knight, Robert L. Fouts, Jeffrey A. Varner
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Abstract
A modular storage apparatus includes an expandable frame adjustably expandable to fit a storage space in an existing cabinet. The frame has adjustable-width cross members and uprights defining U-shapes, extendable glides attached to the uprights, and an expandable pullout module operably mounted on the glides for movement. The pullout module includes right and left half-basket portions connected by connectors permitting lateral expansion. The connectors may define discrete width adjustments, or may permit infinite adjustment (within the range of adjustment permitted).
Claims16
A modular storage apparatus configured for installation into an existing cabinet defining a storage space, comprising:
- an expandable frame adjustably expandable to fit the storage space, the frame having cross members and uprights, the cross members being adjustable in length to at least a narrow-width position and a wide-width position;
- extendable glides attached to the uprights at top and bottom positions on each side;
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- a laterally-expandable pullout module operably mounted on the glides for movement, the pullout module having right and left half-basket portions connected by connectors, each half-basket portion having a half floor and a fence extending around three sides of the half floor, and the connectors permitting lateral adjustment of the basket portions selectively to the narrow-width position and the wide-width position.
A method of installing functional and customized storage into an existing cabinet defining a storage space, comprising:
- providing an expandable frame adjustably expandable to fit the storage space, the frame having cross members and uprights defining U-shapes, the cross members being adjustable in length to at least a narrow-width position and a wide-width position;
- providing extendable glides attached to the uprights at top and bottom positions on each side;
- providing a laterally-expandable pullout module operably mounted on the glides for movement, the pullout module having right and left half-basket portions connected by connectors, each half-basket portion having a half floor and a fence extending around three sides of the half floor, and the connectors permitting lateral adjustment of the basket portions selectively to the narrow-width position and the wide-width position;
- assembling the expandable frame into the existing cabinet including expanding the expandable frame to fit the defined storage space;
- attaching the glides at a desired height to the expandable frame;
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- adjusting a width of the pullout module and then attaching the pullout module to the glides to provide a pullout storage function.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.